He enlisted 10/08/1940 in Chatham, ON. to the Kent Regt. Prior to his enlistment he had been working as a stock keeper.

James married Dorothy 29/04/43 and she was living at 132 William St. North, Chatham, ON. The CDN 23/12/44 reported that Jim was on leave from London, ON. to spend the Christmas week-end with Dorothy and their daughter Barbara at the home on Park Street.

Trained at Chatham and London. Was on Guard Duty in Halifax, Niagara Falls, New Westminster, Terrace, B.C.  and Vancouver Islands. Promoted from Private to the rank of C.Q.M.S. and was awarded the C.V.S.M.

Discharged December 15th, 1945.

Aha: Information from “Soldiers Service and Pay Book”, IODE(P), CBC-RH, PSUC-RH.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards

C.V.S.M.

Supplemental Information

James was born 15/01/1904 in Cornwell, ON. the son of Jenny Hunt; he had two brothers Robert and Arthur as well as three sisters Ruth (Martin), Edna (Brennan) and Ethel (Harrington), All of his siblings were living in Cornwall except Edna and Ethel who were in St. John, NB. James married Dorthy 29/04/43 and she was living at 132 William St. North, Chatham, ON. Information from “Soldiers Service and Pay Book”, IODE(P).

Birthplace	Cornwall, Ontario
Religion	Anglican
Marital Status	Married
When Enlisted	August 10th, 1940
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Dorothy Hunt

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